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11th April 2012
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 11th April This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s…
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Looking for a Recipe..
I'm looking for a recipe for sweet garlic pickle with nigella seeds. I can't find anything anywhere apart from to buy a jar! Sorry if this is in the wrong place! Thanks
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Mary Berry English Muffin Recipe
I've been reading a blog about Mary Berry recipes and have a craving for her English Muffins - unfortunately there are no recipes on the blog :( Does anyone have this recipe? I can't seem to find it online :( xx
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Quick Advice Needed re Floorboards
Hi have searched but can't seem to find the answers to my problem. The floorboards in our house are old, possibly well on their way to their centenary, my parents had the house before us and at some time my father painted areas of them black round any rugs that they had. When I mopped up spilled paint the black came off…
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Tesco Clubcard - which rewards give the best value?
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OS Daily Tuesday 10th April
Hi, this is the Daily Threadfor 10th April.). This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already.…
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Dye Fix ~ Any ideas
Hi there I found some lovely skinny jeans today in Asda at a super price. They have a tag on saying that the dye may rub off on light coloured clothing next to it. I want to be able to wear then with white t shirts, any idea how I can "fix" the colour please. Many thanks xDx
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What to do with home made veggie pate that's too garlicky?
Title says it all really - I've just made some pate from borlotti beans, spring onion tops, courgette, lemon juice, olive oil and raw garlic. However, I misjudged the garlic and all I can taste now is garlic since I had some at lunch time. I can't bring myself to use any more, but wondered whether either I could add…
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Frugal living website
Hi all, I run a new frugal living website specialising in recipes and old fashioned tips. I wasnt sure if I would be able to post a link to it here or not, so thought I would ask first Kirsty xx
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which magnets for sewing ect! help newbie!!
hi everyone, i am new to crafting and making things,struggle to sew buttons on usually :o but i have seen some pretty little things to make for my baby daughter that are called hood flowers-they are basically a corsage for your pram hood with the babys name put on the ribbon. it has a large flet flower or hair type flower…
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OS Daily for Monday 9th April
Hi, this is the Daily Threadfor 9th April.). This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already.…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 9th April 2012
Slightly different for the next 2 weeks as a lot of people are either on holiday or have children at home. ................................ Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us. Every room comes back around next…
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macerated strawberries
going somewhere for dinner tomorrow. i have some strawberries and due to diet wanted to take over a healthy pudding. i was considering just sliced with maybe some balsamic syrup, black pepper and a sprinkle of sugar. Would that be nice or too many ingredients? oh and would you do them in the morning and let them sit and…
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TV cooking programmes - what do you watch?
I am currently watching the hairy bikers bakeation and the little paris kitchen (both on bbc2 and iplayer) and have made 1 recipe from the hairy bikers bakeation and nothing so far from the little paris kitchen, though need to buy some greaseproof paper to make a piping bag so I can try to make the choux buns. Just…
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balsamic vinegar
I remember seeing somewhere how to make your own balsamic. But I can't find the instructions now. Can anyone help?
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Healthy Lunch Recipes
Anyone know where I can find some cheap healthy lunch recipes that don't require all sorts of bizarre ingredients? Thanks.
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O/S Daily Thread Easter Sunday 2012
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 8th April. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s…
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Urgent yeast help please!!
Hi guys, I'm in the middle of making the scones from this weeks Hairy Bikers Bakeation and my yeast isn't frothing up, any ideas why anyone?! Have tried with luke warm milk and hotter milk, but neither has worked!! The yeast is well within its use-by date too. TIA M x
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chicken biryani ??
Hi everyone I am planning next weeks shp and was thinking of making a curries rice dish. I was going to get the strips of cooked chicken, with some rice and stock cooked and then simmer. I was going to add some mushrroms and onions and curry paste or powder. I wanted to try to make the one that cookes in a large pot in the…
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New kitchen, did to declutter
Hoping to have a new kitchen fitted soon, waiting on installation,plumbing,floor, electric costs. I seem to have so much stuff, but how much do I really need? I try to be O/S, and cook from scratch, plus bake. Need to try and cut down on food stuff and am trying to see what i use week to week. Have a kitchen diner but L…
